248. The 5 Dangers of Movement Without Progress

Key Takeaways

• Being busy doesn’t mean you’re being effective - activity without direction is wasted effort.
• Leaders must differentiate between motion (looking busy) and progress (real impact).
• Focusing on results over tasks creates meaningful growth.

Actionable Insights

• Regularly ask yourself: “Is this activity actually driving results?”
• Stop measuring success by effort alone - track impact instead.
• Cut out low-value tasks and redirect energy toward strategic goals.

Leadership Challenge

• Where are you mistaking movement for progress in your leadership?
• What’s one task you can eliminate or delegate to focus on real results?

Final Thought

A hamster wheel and a racetrack both involve movement - but only one gets you somewhere. Choose wisely.